Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at- Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I understand that Members are just next door, go with the Serjeant-At-Arms. Order, hon. Senators. Sen. (Dr.) Oburu and Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC, kindly. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order.

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

[(Sen. (Dr.) Oburu consulted Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC)]

[(Loud consultations)]

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Report of the Mediation Committee on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) . I beg to lay.

[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]

Next is the Chairperson Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Proceed, Sen. Munyi Mundigi, the Vice-Chairperson.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a Petition to the Senate regarding the catastrophic maize diseases that famers in Bomet County have endured for the last 12 years.

Thank you. Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. Sen. Murgor, just come before the Floor as the Paper is here.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following paper on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on its consideration of the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2024) . I lay.

[(Sen. Murgor laid the document on the Table)]

Next is the Chairperson Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 5th December, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on its consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2022) . I beg to lay.

[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]

Thank you. The Chairperson Committee on Health. Proceed, Sen. Okenyuri. Let us give the chance to the youth.

Thank you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements to Taita Taveta, Mombasa and Kwale counties.

This is on behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health.

Thank you. Next is the Chairperson, Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISF) . Who is the Vice-Chairperson on the CPISF or a Member of the Committee?

The Vice-Chairperson is not even aware that he is the Vice- Chairperson.

Who is the Vice-Chairperson?

Sen. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC.

Sen. Ojienda is the Vice-Chairperson?

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the Consideration of the Audit Reports of the following County Bursary Funds for the Financial Years 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022-

Audit Reports of the following Municipalities for Financial Years 2020/2021, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023- For financial year 2020/2021, I beg to lay the following reports on the Table of the Senate-

Next is the Chairperson of the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) .

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Reports of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on consideration of the reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of the following county executives: Kitui, Bungoma, Embu, Baringo, Nyandarua, Garissa, Laikipia, for the financial ears 2019/2020; and Kirinyaga, Ki…

[(Sen. M. Kajwang’ laid the documents on the Table)]

Next is the Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on the Bura Municipality, County Government of Garissa for the six-month period ended 30th June, 2024.

[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]

Okay, that is the end of that. Let us move on to the next order, Clerk. The Senate Majority leader, there is the Paper you read on the Mediation Committee. Now, you can give notice of the Motion.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to give notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the report of the Mediation Committee on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023) laid on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December 2024, and further pursuant to Article 113 (2) of the Constitution and Standing Order No. 167 (3) of the Senate, approves the media…

Thank you. Next is the Chairperson Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries on a petition to the Senate regarding the catastrophic maize diseases that farmers in Bomet County have endured for the last 12 years, laid on the table of Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December, 2024.

[(Sen. Munyi Mundigi laid the document on the Table)]

You can read the other one.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a petition to the Senate regarding the EACC graft investigation of the West Kano Irrigation Scheme laid on the table of Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December, 2024.

[(Sen. Munyi Mundigi laid the document on the Table)]

Very well, Sen. Mundigi. You qualify for some promotion.

Next is the Chairperson for the County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISF). You have three notices of Motion to give.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the report of the Select Committee on the County Public Investment and Special Funds on the consideration of the audit reports for the following county bursary funds for the financial years 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022- Baringo County Education Bursary and Scholarship Fund, Bomet County Bursary Fu…

Hospital, Longisa County Referral Hospital, Lunga Lunga Sub-County Hospital Migori County Level 4 Hospital, Msambweni Sub-County Hospital, Mount Kenya Sub-County Hospital, Mukurweini Sub-County Hospital and Othaya Sub-County Level 4 Hospital laid on the table of Senate today, Thursday, 5th September, 2024.

The Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Health, please proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements to Taita Taveta, Mombasa, and Kwale counties.

The Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) , give notice of Motion.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the reports of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on consideration of reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of the following county executives- Kitui, Bungoma, Embu, Baringo, Nyandarua, Garissa, Laikipia financial year 2019/2020, and Kirinyaga, Kilifi, Kericho, financial y…

THAT, the Senate adopts the reports of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of the following county assemblies- Machakos, Turkana, Kisii, Uasin Gishu, Kirinyaga, for financial years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, and Nyeri, Tana River, for the financial year 2020/2021, Vol.7, laid on the table of Senate today, Thursday, 5th Septem…

Next Order, Clerk.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise, first, on Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, regarding the collapsed and almost dysfunctional health care system across all medical facilities in Nandi County. Nandi County is facing a dire health crisis. Hospitals lack essential drugs, suffer from poor sanitation and are served b…

There were no painkillers, gloves, syringes and masks, patients were being told to buy these items from nearby chemists in Kapsabet Town. Patients were sleeping on dilapidated beds, sharing spaces and even sleeping on corridors without medication or specialized attention. For instance, there were no neurosurgeons to attend to patients with head injuries. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I walked in when…

Sen. Hezena, please proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on a matter of general topical concern, namely the African Women Audacity Conference, which was held in Kenya from the 28th of October to 13th of November, 2024.

This landmark event brought together a diverse group of both seasoned and emerging female leaders from across Africa, alongside male champions of gender equality, through my office. The conference served as a crucial platform for discussing the pressing need for increased female representation in leadership roles across all spheres of governance, from politics to the private sector and civil socie…

Thank you, Sen. Lemaletian. Hon. Senators, now there are two Papers to be laid by the Chairperson Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism. It can also be done by the Vice- Chairperson or a Member. Sen. Okenyuri, please, proceed to lay the Papers and give the notices of Motion.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson Standing Committee of Trade, Industrialization and Tourism, I beg to give notice of the following Motions- THAT the Senate adopts a report of the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on a petition regarding the introduction of the Hospitality Professionals Bill of 2023 laid on the table of Senate today, Thursday, 5th Sept…

Thank you. Hon. Senators. There is a communication I want to make before we go to the Committee of the Whole.

Okay, let us now go to the Committee of the Whole from Order No.9 to Order No.14. Clerk, please proceed to call out the Orders.

County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Murgor , West Pokot County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Okiya Omtatah, Busia County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Onyonka, Kisii County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County; Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda; Kisumu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungom…

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-

Yes. The Temporary Chairperson (

[(Loud consultations)]

Which one?

[(Laughter)]

Deputy Speaker, have you voted? You are out of time. Sen. Wakili Sigei, Deputy Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader, kindly.

[(Loud consultations)]

Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana Cou…

Hon. Senators, these are the results for the Second Division -

(Sen. Gataya Mo Fire and Sen. Cherarkey Walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)

Joe Nyutu, Murangá County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. Kisang’, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Mbugua, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch …

Hon. Senators, the results are as follows-

(Question that, Clauses5, 7, 8 and 2 be amended as proposed put and the Senate Proceeded to vote by County Delegations)

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Sen. Wakili Sigei please, approach the Desk

Hon. Senators, I wish to announce the results of this Division -

(Question that, Clauses3,4,5(amended), 6,7(amended), 8, New Clause 2A, New Clauses 4A, New clause 6A, New Clause 7A, New Clause 7B, New Clause 7C, New Clause 7D, New Clause 7E, Clause 2 (as amended), the Title and Clause 1 be part of theBill, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; S…

Hon. Senators, I wish to announce the results of this Division -

The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill is amended by deleting the definition of the term “employment contract” and substituting therefor the following new definition- “contract” means a written or oral agreement between the owner of a motorcycle and a rider which provides the terms and conditions of engagement, including wages, working hours, duties and responsibilit…

[(Sen. Abdul Haji)]

[(Question of the amendment proposed)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

[(Sen. Wakili Sigei, Sen. Wafula and Sen. Mandago walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)]

proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa, County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyut…

Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang', HomaBay County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Mbugua, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County;…

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division on the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) .

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill is amended by deleting the definition of the term “employment contract” and substituting therefor the following new definition- “contract” means a written or oral agreement between the owner of a motorcycle and a rider which provides the terms and conditions of engagement, including wages, working hours, duties and responsibilit…

Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC, Kisumu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division on the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) .

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report on the Senate its considerations on the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023) and its approval, thereof with amendments.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division on the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) .

Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC, Kisumu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division on the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) .

Hon. Senators, take your seats, please. Hon. Members, please do not leave because we still have Division to undertake. We are reporting on the Bills which have just concluded on the Divisions and we will start with reporting of the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bill No.55 of 2023) .

[(Several Senators walked out of the Chamber)]

[(Loud consultations)]

Just one moment, Sen. Mbugua. Sen. Abass, please read it again.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report on the Senate its considerations on the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023) and its approval, thereof with amendments.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Sen. Mbugua to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

I now call upon the Mover, Sen. Abass.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of The Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair]]

Hon. Senators, take your seats, please. Hon. Members, please do not leave because we still have Division to undertake. We are reporting on the Bills which have just concluded on the Divisions and we will start with reporting of the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bill No.55 of 2023) .

[(Several Senators walked out of the Chamber)]

[(Loud consultations)]

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I call upon the mover.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Sen. Mbugua to second.

Sen. Mbugua, please proceed to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

We will proceed to the third reporting, that is the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) . I call upon the Chairperson to report.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Mbugua to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mover, Sen. Kibwana.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon the Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I now call upon the Mover. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Sen. Kibwana to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

Division will be at the end. I will call upon the Mover.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

I call upon the Mover. Proceed, Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Kibwana to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

We will proceed to the third reporting, that is the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) . I call upon the Chairperson to report.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mover, Sen. Kibwana.

Hon. Senators, we will proceed to report on the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.26 of 2024) and I call upon the Chairperson, Sen. Abdul to report.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.26 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I call upon the Mover to move the agreement to the report. The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Kamau Githuku to second.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

I call upon the Mover to move the Third Reading. The Senate Majority Leader.

I call upon the Mover. Proceed, Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Kibwana to second.

Division at the end.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Hamida to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Division at the end.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

I call upon the Mover to move for the Third Reading. The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Eddy Oketch to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Division at the end. Hon. Senators, for the convenience of the business of the House, I will direct that to facilitate voting in all the Divisions we have undertaken, I direct the Clerk to call Order No. 8 to be moved.

I call upon the Mover to move the Third Reading. The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.26 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku Kamau to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Division at the end.

Division at the end. Hon. Members, we are now going to the Third Reading of all the seven Bills and I ask the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes.

[(The Division Bell was rung)]

[(Several Senators walked into the Chamber)]

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]]

Hon. Senators, let us resume our seats so that we can resume the Session. Hon. Senators, kindly resume your seats. Sen. Kajwang’, Sen. Kamau, resume your seats. Sen. Eddy, Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Sigei, resume your seats.

[(Several Senators resumed their seats)]

[(Interruption of voting on Bills)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

I call upon the Mover to move for the Third Reading. The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Eddy Oketch to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Division at the end. Hon. Senators, for the convenience of the business of the House, I will direct that to facilitate voting in all the Divisions we have undertaken, I direct the Clerk to call Order No. 8 to be moved.

The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) be now read a Third Time.

I request Sen. Eddy Oketch to second.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Sen. Dullo and Sen. Onyonka, please approach the clerk's desk for assistance to vote for the last Division we have taken. (Sen. Dullo and Sen. Onyonka walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)

Hon. Senators, we are now taking the final Division on Order No.8. It is a vote being retaken, pursuant to Starting Order No.89. You may proceed to vote.

[(Question put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]]

Hon. Senators, let us resume our seats so that we can resume the Session. Hon. Senators, kindly resume your seats. Sen. Kajwang’, Sen. Kamau, resume your seats. Sen. Eddy, Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Sigei, resume your seats.

[(Several Senators resumed their seats)]

[(Interruption of voting on Bills)]

error has occurred in the names of the Division lists, that fact shall be reported to the Senate and the Speaker shall direct that the necessary corrections be made. Hon. Senators, during the Division of the New Clauses and Clauses with amendments, glitches in the electronic voting system resulted in erroneous printouts of the results. These were subsequently announced by the Chairperson of the C…

Hon. Senators, we are proceeding to the next Division. I will put the question that the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. Please proceed to vote.

Hon. Senators, we are proceeding to the next Division. I will put the question that the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. Please proceed to vote.

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

Senators, you may proceed. The system is being rebooted. It will be up and running in a minute. We are now ready to vote. Senators, you may now proceed to vote. Sen. Mo Fire and Sen. Wakoli, please approach the Dispatch Desk. We are proceeding to the next Division. I will put the question that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. …

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

[(Sen. Gataya Mo. Fire and Sen. Wafula walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

You may proceed to vote. Sen. Onyonka, Sen. Kamau, Sen. Mandago, please approach the Dispatch Desk for assistance in voting.(Sen. Onyonka, Sen. Githuku and Sen. Mandago approached the Dispatch Box to vote manually)(Electronic voting in progress)We are proceeding to the next Division. I will put the question that the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2024) be now r…

Sen. Wakoli and the Senate Majority Leader, please approach the Clerk’s Table.(Sen. Wafula and Sen. Cheruiyot walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)Hon. Senators, we are proceeding to the next Division. I will put the question that the Political Parties(Amendment)(No.2)Bill(Senate Bills No.26 of 2024)be now read a Third Time. Please proceed to vote.(Electronic voting in progress)(Sen. Faki w…

Sen. Dullo and Sen. Onyonka, please approach the clerk's desk for assistance to vote for the last Division we have taken. (Sen. Dullo and Sen. Onyonka walked to the Dispatch Box to vote manually)

Hon. Senators, we are now taking the final Division on Order No.8. It is a vote being retaken, pursuant to Starting Order No.89. You may proceed to vote.

[(Question put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

[(Electronic voting in progress)]

AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murangá County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Mar…

The results are as follows -

Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Mbugua, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Onyonka, Kisii County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen.…

These are the results of the Fire and Rescue Services Professional Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) -

These are the results of the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023) -

AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murangá County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Mar…

Please call out the next Order. Serjeant-at-Arms, you may unlock the doors and draw the Bars. We call the Senate Majority Leader to move the Motion on adjournment. Hon. Senators, please wait for the Majority Leader to move the formal Motion for the adjournment of the House. We have re-organized the Order Paper to call out Order No. 32. Hon. Senators, it will be in good order if you can resume yo…

[(The Bars were drawn and Doors opened)]

[(Several Senators stood up in their seats)]

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to move the following Motion, the adjournment of the Senate. THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.31 (3) , the Senate do adjourn until Tuesday, 11th February, 2025. It gives me great pleasure to do this. I appreciate all the hon. Senators who have worked extremely hard during this session to make sure that we have had a fantastic session of the Senate. We have deba…

Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me reiterate what my dear colleague, the Senator for Migori, Eddy, a Yale University graduate, has said. If we do not deal with this issue of pending bills, we are going to be wasting our time. We are going to be digging a bigger hole. The Controller of Budget (CoB) made a statement that certain counties have been rated high in terms of absorption of their development…

Governors, the Senate and the Control of Budget with regards to the success of devolution. That meeting is long overdue because we have serious issues that we need to be addressed. We hope that can be presented in a proper meeting where as adults we can face each other if there are legislative gaps that need to be filled up. When I said this earlier, Madam (Dr.) Margaret Nyakang’o reached out to …

Madam Temporary Speaker, it is an honour indeed to second this Motion, which indeed I second. I second it because this has been a very tough year, in so many ways. In the middle of the year, we could not reflect on whether the last part of the year and where we could be heading towards the end of this year could go the way it has gone. Let me just join in the voice of the Senate Majority Leader t…

hope, but also a place where they see as a place of getting recourse when the country is facing a lot of challenges. Secondly, let me also take this chance to thank the leadership of the House starting from the Speaker and also the Speaker's Panel. This also goes to the Senate Business Committee (SBC) which helps us figure out our business every day. We have tried to prioritize several issues th…

make the viability of our counties completely not possible. That is the only thing I have to say. I also want to wish well all my fellow Senators. I wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, but most importantly, enjoy your time in Mombasa. Make sure that you get fitter. Sen. Cherarkey, make sure you help us in whatever sport that you are taking. I do not know whether you are playing a sp…

Thank you, Sen. Eddy. Hon. Senators, I have requests from Senators who wish to contribute to this Motion. I would propose that we agree because we have very few minutes and there are four Senators who would wish to contribute on the Motion. Can we do that in the few minutes? You can take one minute each. Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Faki, you have one minute each and we call it a day. You will get t…

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Hon. Senators, it is now 6.34

Thank you. Your time is up. Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki, proceed.

Asante Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kunipa fursa hii kuunga mkono Hoja ya Kiongozi wa Wengi kuhusu kuahirishwa kwa Bunge hili kwa msimu wa Krisimasi na Mwaka Mpya. Ni kweli kwamba tumefanya kazi nyingi mwaka huu na kulikuwa na mambo mengi ikiwamo mzozo wa Generation Z waliongia katika Bunge letu.

Cha msingi ni kwamba, ijapokuwa Seneti inafanya kazi yake, kuna mambo yanayofanyika yanayozidi kurejesha nyuma ugatuzi, kwa mfano, utendakazi wa serikali zetu za kaunti. Kuna malimbukizi ya madeni kila mwaka yanayosababisha hasara kwa kaunti zetu. Ikiwa kwa mwaka kaunti zinashindwa kulipa madeni na kuongeza mengine, ina maana kwamba yataendelea kuongezeka. Bi. Spika wa Muda, nachukua fursa hii pi…

Give him half a minute.

Mheshimiwa yeyote ambaye pengine atakuwa ametumia pesa na kumaliza, mimi niko Mombasa. Nitahakikisha kwamba nimemlipia nauli ya treni ili arudi nyumbani. Asanteni.

Let us have Sen. Ledama then we close with Sen. Munyi Mundigi. You have one minute each.

Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me reiterate what my dear colleague, the Senator for Migori, Eddy, a Yale University graduate, has said. If we do not deal with this issue of pending bills, we are going to be wasting our time. We are going to be digging a bigger hole. The Controller of Budget (CoB) made a statement that certain counties have been rated high in terms of absorption of their development…

Your time is up. Sen. Mundigi, you have the Floor. You have one minute only.

Bi. Spika wa Muda, naunga mkono kuwa twende likizo kwa msimu huu wa Krismasi. Katika msimu huu, naomba sisi Maseneta 67 tuombee nchi yetu ya Kenya na kaunti zetu. Nami pia naunga mkono yaliyosemwa na Kiongozi wa Wengi. Mwaka ujao, naomba tuwe na mkutano wa magavana, Maseneta na maafisa wa Hazina ya Kitaifa tusemezane ili kuona jinsi tutabadilisha uchumi wa kaunti zetu. Pesa wanazopewa magavana wa…

Hon. Senators, I will give the Senate Majority Leader a minute to reply to this Motion. Apologies for that. We have extended the time for the sitting today under Standing Order No.34 (2A) to allow the Senate Majority Leader to reply.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to appreciate the four Senators who have spoken to this Motion. There is something that maybe I forgot or probably did not bring out clearly in my appreciation to the Senators for working hard. It is the industry of our secretariat as well, led by our Clerk, together with all the members of staff who work with us to make this Senate what it is. We send our deepest a…

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Thank you very much, Senate Majority Leader. You have also done a good job throughout the session and we appreciate your effort together with the Senate Minority Leader.